How can we classify plants based on their mode of nutrition? Explain. (3 marks)

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Based on their mode of nutrition, plants can be classified as either autotrophic or heterotrophic. (1 mark)

Autotrophs are plants which produce their own food from sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water by performing photosynthesis. Examples: all green plants. (1 mark)

Heterotrophic plants are those that derive their nutrition from autotrophs or other organisms. Example: mistletoe. (1 mark)

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